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A bowl filled with okra in a market. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a digestive disorder that affects about 20 percent of adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders.
Okra has shown some to have some positive effects in the treatment of asthma. Prevents constipation Incorporating okla in your diet helps your body to properly absorb water as this vegetable is rich in a number of essential nutrients.